Faults:

Lubrication failure (oil pump gasket). Over time, the oil pump O-ring hardens and no longer seals properly, causing the pump to draw in air.

Crack in the rubber hoses of the intercooler system.

Leaks in the antifreeze system are usually due to faults in the EGR valve cooler and radiator.

To avoid problems like these, I realized that you have to shorten the oil change intervals and use high-quality lubricants.

General Comments:

This car is a combination of excellent aerodynamics, great ride comfort and a very high top speed.

Driving it, whether on long or short journeys, is a real pleasure. If I had to make a comparison, for me it far surpasses the Audi A3 I owned previously.

The car's strengths can be summarized as exceptional fuel economy, thanks primarily to ecoFLEX technology, aerodynamic optimizations, and long gear ratios. This results in very low fuel consumption figures, ideal for long journeys. It consumes more in the city, but nothing extraordinary.

Another strong point, as I mentioned before, is the ride comfort. The ride quality is outstanding. It boasts a spacious cabin and a generous trunk, especially this sedan version. All the materials and components are top-notch, absolutely nothing to envy in any premium brand car.

The design is truly captivating. It ages beautifully, with a muscular and attractive exterior. The interior is just as gorgeous as the exterior; mine has beige seats.

The engine, besides being quite economical, has exceptional power; almost 250 hp from a 2-liter engine delivers fantastic performance. It accelerates like lightning, offers generous torque at low revs, making overtaking easy and providing a relaxed driving experience.

The only thing that could be improved, in my opinion, has to do with the weight and the lack of agility on narrow streets or very winding roads, since the car is quite heavy and you can feel it.

After almost 10 years, the car is practically new, which shows how well it's made. Even though I take great care of it, there's no difference between the first day I used it and today.

Faults:

Rain water gathers in the door shuts.

The roof trim is coming away from the driver's door pillar.

Occasionally will not start, light on dash telling you to put your foot on the brake, but don't have electric handbrake or auto box.

Squeak/rattle under dash going over speed bumps.

Lost wheel nut covers.

General Comments:

This is a really nice car, both inside and out. Very good driving position in the multi-adjustable seat. At first was disappointed with the lever adjustment of the rake, but the ratchet is quite fine, so you can get it just right. Access to the rear is tight for such a big car, and legroom is just adequate. The boot is huge, if a little shallow.

The 160 BHP diesel is powerful and reasonably economical.

The trip shows 6.8 ltr/100km (42 MPG), seemingly regardless of how it is driven. For a car that weighs 1.5 tons, that's not bad.